Chapter 1 Introduction

Rear Panel

The rear panel of the Router features ten ports (Ethernet [8], Broadband, and Power), as well as a Reset button and Power switch.

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Ethernet Ports (8)

The Ethernet ports connect devices to the Router via Ethernet cables to create a local area network (LAN). The Ethernet ports are 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing ports, and either a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable can be used when connecting to the ports.

Broadband Port

The Broadband port connects the Router to the ISP using an Ethernet cable.

Reset Button

To restore the Router’s factory default settings, press and hold the Reset button for approximately ten seconds. The reset process will start about ten seconds after releasing the button. When the Router resets, all the lights on the front panel turn off, and then the lights start flashing. The Router has completed its reset process when the Power light glows steadily green.

MCaution: Do not unplug the Power cord from the Router dur- ing the reset process. Doing so may result in the loss of the Router’s configuration information. If this occurs, reset the Router again.

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Actiontec electronic RI408 user manual Ethernet Ports, Broadband Port, Reset Button